Griffin vs Condit Analysis and Prediction
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Max Griffin (17-8) vs Carlos Condit (32-13)
Welterweight (170)
Max Griffin
Max Griffin is another easy fighter to get behind. A long time company man, Griffin has evolved as a fighter over the past few years. More aggressive on the feet than before, Griffin fights behind his straight shots and benefits from natural hand speed. Moreover, Griffin’s wrestling chops are a worthy Plan B for rough times. A solid chain wrestling, Griffin has the skills to walk Condit down and overwhelm his ageing opponent to the mat.
Carlos Condit
Defying Father Time, Carlos Condit has pieced together a decent little win streak. Sure, it was over Court McGee and Matt Brown, but long-time UFC fans will hardly begrudge a veteran taking a few fights away from Welterweight elite. Recently focusing on his length, Condit peppered McGee and Brown with jabs, outworking his opponents to the scorecards. If Condit can drag Griffin into a war on the feet, NBK’s durability should once again hold up as he drowns Griffin in volume.
Predicted Result: Griffin Decision
If Griffin actively used his wrestling, this would be a far easier fight to call. Unfortunately, despite solid wrestling chops, Griffin often only utilises his wrestling when he is well behind on the scorecards. While Griffin can tangle with Condit on the feet, Condit’s durability and volume are more likely to catch the scorer’s eyes. This is a very winnable fight for Condit, but his TDD will forever remain an issue.
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